Fastify, the lightning-fast web framework for Node.js, has been making waves in the developer community. In December 2022, it was already impressive, being downloaded 900 thousand times per week. Today, that number has skyrocketed to 1.5 million downloads weekly. This growth is a testament to the increasing popularity and reliance on Fastify in the developer ecosystem.

Despite its widespread use, it's essential to note that Fastify is not backed by any company. All contributors dedicate their free time to this project, emphasizing a genuine passion for its success. Notably, only NearForm and Platformatic have invested their personnel to contribute to and improve this framework.

Fastify firmly believes in the power of community. In their philosophy, the community is considered a first-class citizen. Now, more than ever, Fastify needs the community's support to continue evolving and surpass the reputation of other stagnating frameworks.

Your contribution to Fastify through GitHub will go through our Open Collective and will be strategically utilized. We plan to create bounties for tasks that have been lingering, awaiting attention. These tasks, although crucial, often go unaddressed. Additionally, your support will enable the hardworking maintainers to focus more on the project and community, rather than balancing it with their private, paid responsibilities. Furthermore, funds will be directed towards organizing meetups, fostering discussions, and planning the future trajectory of Fastify.

It's important to mention that Fastify is a project under the OpenJS Foundation, ensuring its commitment to remaining open-source. By contributing to Fastify, you are not only supporting a powerful web framework but also investing in the principles of open-source development and community collaboration.

Let's come together to ensure Fastify continues to thrive and set new standards in the world of web frameworks. Your support on OpenCollective will make a meaningful impact on the future of Fastify and the entire Node.js ecosystem.

Thank you for being part of this exciting journey!